Free Pattern: Galactic Starburst Nebula Purse

Free Pattern: Galactic Starburst Nebula Purse

Introduction

Embark on a cosmic journey with the Galactic Starburst Nebula Purse, a crochet masterpiece that captures the swirling beauty of a distant nebula. This purse combines vibrant colors and intricate textures to create a truly out-of-this-world accessory. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create your own unique purse that is both functional and a statement piece.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Deep Purple
  • Electric Blue
  • Cosmic Pink
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Round 1: Using deep purple, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Chain 1 (ch 1), then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Switch to electric blue, ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 stitches)
7. Round 7: Switch to cosmic pink, ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (42 stitches)
8. Rounds 8-15: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (42 stitches)
9. Round 16: Switch back to deep purple, ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (42 stitches)
10. Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, sc2tog (single crochet two together)* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 stitches)
11. Round 18: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, sc2tog* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 stitches)
12. Round 19: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
13. Round 20: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 stitches)
14. Round 21: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, sc2tog* around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 stitches)
15. Round 22: Ch 1, sc2tog around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
16. Fasten off and weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
17. Attach a strap using cosmic pink yarn. Secure the strap with a sl st to the body of the purse.

Congratulations! You have now completed your very own Galactic Starburst Nebula Purse. Enjoy showcasing your new accessory that captures the essence of a cosmic starburst!